Conference play continues in Week 7 with four matchups. Oklahoma State and West Virginia both have a bye.

Of the nine conference games played thus far, seven have been decided by 10-or-fewer points, including three by four-or-less points.

The Big 12 led the nation in scoring (35.2) and total offense (457.1) last season. With this year’s group of young quarterbacks, the Conference is just under those numbers with 33.8 points (-1.4) and 445.6 yards (-11.5).

On the other side of the ball, Big 12 defenses are holding opponents to 21.9 points and 373.2 yards.

The Big 12 is second among FBS leagues in passing with 272.2 yards.

The Big 12 leads all conferences with six of its teams ranked in the top 25 for pass efficiency defense.

The Big 12 has three of the nation’s 17 undefeated teams. No other league has more.

Big 12 teams have scored 16 times on special teams or defense, including three scores this past week off a blocked field goal, fumble and interception.

Baylor and Texas Tech are among six teams whose scoring offense and scoring defense are ranked in the Top 20 nationally.

Seven Big 12 seniors were named semifinalists for the 2013 William V. Campbell Trophy honoring college football’s top scholar-athletes. Since 1996, the Big 12 has had three Campbell Trophy winners and 30 players named National Scholar-Athletes.